Lydia Josephine Bebout

Lydia Josephine “Jo” Bebout, 91, a longtime resident of Corpus Christi, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012 in Lufkin, Texas. She was born February 25, 1921 in Corsicana, Texas to the late Dan and Mamie Nelson.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 54 years, J.D. Bebout; siblings, Billy, Robert, John, James, Paul, Charles, Wade and Ethel Nelson.

Jo is survived by her three sons: David (Barbara) Bebout of Robstown, Danny (Cindy) Bebout of Broaddus, and De Witt (Marisa) Bebout of Garden Ridge; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sister, Pearl (Paul) Garza; along with numerous nieces and nephews in the Nelson Family.

Joe was a devoted Christian woman, who was affectionately called “Mimi” by all those she “adopted” into her extended family. She was well known to all for her “kitchen ministry” where she baked and cooked a wide variety of homemade dishes and desserts for special occasions and for those in need.

Visitation will be held Monday, December 31, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. till time of service at 3:00 p.m. at Kings Crossings Church of Christ. Burial will be private.

Condolences may be offered at www.cage-mills.com